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“The impact Cyrille had on the two clubs, football as a whole and wider society cannot be underestimated, and we are sure it will be a special occasion at The Hawthorns.

“Coming a week before the season begins, it will also be a good test for Mark Robins’ side and a chance for our supporters to see the team in action before the season gets underway and pay tribute to Cyrille too.”

City players pay tribute to Cyrille Regis ahead of the match against Swindon Town last season

West Bromwich Albion Head Coach Darren Moore said: “It promises to be a great occasion and a pre-season friendly which is a special tribute match.

“It’s a day of celebration for all midlands football and hopefully The Hawthorns will be packed full of supporters enjoying a game which means a lot to everyone.”

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There has been close contact with the Regis family over the summer months planning the memorial match.

And Cyrille’s widow Julia is excited by not only the day itself but also the opportunity it presents to unite the midlands football community at all levels - from professional first-team ranks to grassroots.

“It’s a real honour,” she said.

Cyrille Regis, who passed away in January, aged 59

“I think Cyrille would be slightly embarrassed and amused by the attention but that speaks volumes about who he was, understated.

“In our grief we have taken great comfort by the love everyone has shown and continues to do.